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CD Spectroscope
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In this activity, learners use an old CD to construct a spectroscope, a device that separates light into its component colors.
Why is the Sky Blue?
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In this activity, learners create a "mini sky" in a glass of water in a dark room.

Rainbow in the Room
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This activity generates learner excitement about light through the creation of a room-sized rainbow.
Splitting White Light
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In this optics activity, learners split white light into all its component colors using three household items: a compact disc, dishwashing liquid, and a hose (outside).

Soap Film on a Can
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The beautiful iridescent colors of a bubble in a can! With this Exploratorium Science Snack, create beautiful soap films on the open end of a can to see beautiful rainbows of color.
Mix and Match
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In this optics activity, learners explore color by examining color dots through colored water and the light of a flashlight.

Rainbow Refraction
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In this activity, learners will explore how light can refract or break apart into different colors.